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The Valley Spirit Never Dies (DDJ6)

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KOAN:

The valley spirit never dies,
it is the woman, primal mother.
Her gateway is the root of heaven and earth.
It is like a gossamer veil, barely seen.
Use it; it will never fail.

—Laozi, Daodejing Chapter 6